RCUK responds to the Royal Society of Edinburgh report ‘Tapping our Talents’

Research Councils UK (RCUK) welcomes the Royal Society of Edinburgh report Tapping All Our Talents: Women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: A Strategy for Scotland.

RCUK promotes and supports equality and diversity within research at all levels. Over the coming months RCUK will be working with partners within the Research Councils, relevant sector organisations and universities to review ways in which equality and diversity can best be supported in research. The Royal Society of Edinburgh report will form part of the evidence considered.

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Further information

Contact:
Alexandra Saxon
Tel: 01793 444474 or email: alexandra.saxon@rcuk.ac.uk

Notes to editors

1. The full report can be downloaded from the Royal Society of Edinburgh: http://www.royalsoced.org.uk/cms/files/advice-papers/inquiry/women_in_stem/tapping_talents.pdf

2. Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils who annually invest around £3 billion in research. We support excellent research, as judged by peer review, that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK. To maintain the UK’s global research position we offer a diverse range of funding opportunities, foster international collaborations and provide access to the best facilities and infrastructure around the world. We also support the training and career development of researchers and work with them to inspire young people and engage the wider public with research. To maximise the impact of research on economic growth and societal wellbeing we work in partnership with other research funders including the Technology Strategy Board, the UK Higher Education funding bodies, business, government, and charitable organisations. www.rcuk.ac.uk.

   The seven UK Research Councils are:

   • Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC);
   • Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC);
   • Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC);
   • Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);
   • Medical Research Council (MRC);
   • Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);
   • Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).